In this issue:
It's Showtime
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
There are only two short weeks until the Big 12 tournament tips off and everything starts to really count. Two short weeks to get everyone on the same page (I'm looking at you Jameel "Showtime" McKay) and lay waste to the Big 12 wannabes. This team reminds me so much of last year's team and has a very similar record at this point in the schedule. That team went on a magnificent run to end the season and eventually cut down the nets in Kansas City. That team also had it's distractions and issues throughout the season (I'm looking at you Bryce Dejean Jones) and lost focus in the first round of the tournament (I'm looking at you UAB). We can talk until we are blue in the face about missed opportunities (Oklahoma, Texas, Baylor x2, West Virginia, Texas A&M, Texas Tech) or that 7 of our 8 losses were to teams currently ranked in the Top 30 and our six conference losses were by a total of 29 points and 3 of those were in OT on the road. None of that matters come March. The Madness doesn't care what you did on January 2nd or Feb 16th. It's all about the here and now. This team has the makeup to beat any team in the country. They are truly that good... when they are focused. We need everyone to show up, EVERYONE, if we are going to make that happen. It's within their grasp and it all sits on the shoulders of a dozen 18-22 year old kids. That's a lot to ask of anyone, let's hope they respond. If they do, the fanbase will lose their collective minds and Showtime will take on a whole new meaning.
Metroplex Cytings
I had some extra time last week and decided to check out Winner's BBQ in Plano. Winners was opened last June by former Cyclone defensive back De'Andre Jackson ('08) and his wife Meagan. If you like good smoke and a nice rub you should definitely check it out. The restaurant is a work in progress as they are focusing on the food more than the decor but the Q was top notch and I enjoyed talking to De'Andre for about 30 minutes. He loves talking Iowa State sports and I'm hoping we can get him into the fold with the club. Keep it Cyclone!
Winners BBQ
3200 14th St.
Plano, TX
(972) 424-2400
West Virginia, K State and Oklahoma State Gamewatches
We will have a gamewatch tonight as Iowa State travels to Morgantown to take on West Virginia at 8PM. We will also meet up on Saturday for Kansas State at 5 PM and again next Monday for Oklahoma State at 6 PM. Come on out and get rowdy with some other Cyclone fans, what could be better than that?
We will have posters and giveaway drawings for some ISU swag pictured below. Please come join us.
Monday, February 22nd 8:00PM
Fox & Hound Sports Tavern
18918 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX
(972) 732-0804
Next Gamewatches:
Iowa State University at West Virginia University Men's Basketball
Monday February 22nd, Tipoff at 8:00 PM
Kansas State University at Iowa State University Men's Basketball
Saturday February 27th, Tipoff is 5:00 PM
Oklahoma State University at Iowa State University Men's Basketball
Monday February 29th, Tipoff at 6:00 PM
Iowa State University at Kansas University Men's Basketball
Saturday March 5th, Tipoff at 3:00 PM
We will have a gamewatch for each and every Cyclone MBB Big 12 Conference game at Fox & Hound so get your Cyclone gear and head that way.
The Cys of Texas are upon you!
#CysOfTexas
#ForeverONE
2016 Cyclone Men's Basketball
Date Opponent Location Time (CT)
Mon, Feb 22 West Virginia Morgantown, WV 8 PM
Sat, Feb 27 Kansas St Ames, IA TBD
Mon, Feb 29 Oklahoma St Ames, IA 6 PM
Sat, Mar 5 Kansas Lawrence, KS TBD
Mar 9 thru 12 Big 12 Tournament Kansas City, KS TBD
2016 Cyclone Women's Basketball
Date Opponent Location Time (CT)
Wed, Feb 24 Kansas St Ames, IA 7 PM
Sat, Feb 27 Oklahoma Norman, OK 2 PM
Tues, Mar 1 West Virginia Ames, IA 7 PM
Mar 4 thru 7 Big 12 Tournament Oklahoma City, OK TBD
Cy-berspace!
We have Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram accounts. All of these accounts will help us communicate directly with you as well as allow you to connect with one another. Please check out our new LinkedIn Group and the related Subgroups geared towards Young Professionals, Retirees, Families and various geographic areas around DFW and Oklahoma.
LinkedIn: Iowa State Alumni of DFW
Twitter: @DFWCyclones
Instagram: DFWCyclones
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/dfwcyclones
- Barry
- It's Showtime
- Metroplex Cytings
- Gamewatches
- Men's BB Schedule
- Women's BB Schedule
- Cy-berspace
It's Showtime
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
There are only two short weeks until the Big 12 tournament tips off and everything starts to really count. Two short weeks to get everyone on the same page (I'm looking at you Jameel "Showtime" McKay) and lay waste to the Big 12 wannabes. This team reminds me so much of last year's team and has a very similar record at this point in the schedule. That team went on a magnificent run to end the season and eventually cut down the nets in Kansas City. That team also had it's distractions and issues throughout the season (I'm looking at you Bryce Dejean Jones) and lost focus in the first round of the tournament (I'm looking at you UAB). We can talk until we are blue in the face about missed opportunities (Oklahoma, Texas, Baylor x2, West Virginia, Texas A&M, Texas Tech) or that 7 of our 8 losses were to teams currently ranked in the Top 30 and our six conference losses were by a total of 29 points and 3 of those were in OT on the road. None of that matters come March. The Madness doesn't care what you did on January 2nd or Feb 16th. It's all about the here and now. This team has the makeup to beat any team in the country. They are truly that good... when they are focused. We need everyone to show up, EVERYONE, if we are going to make that happen. It's within their grasp and it all sits on the shoulders of a dozen 18-22 year old kids. That's a lot to ask of anyone, let's hope they respond. If they do, the fanbase will lose their collective minds and Showtime will take on a whole new meaning.
Metroplex Cytings
I had some extra time last week and decided to check out Winner's BBQ in Plano. Winners was opened last June by former Cyclone defensive back De'Andre Jackson ('08) and his wife Meagan. If you like good smoke and a nice rub you should definitely check it out. The restaurant is a work in progress as they are focusing on the food more than the decor but the Q was top notch and I enjoyed talking to De'Andre for about 30 minutes. He loves talking Iowa State sports and I'm hoping we can get him into the fold with the club. Keep it Cyclone!
Winners BBQ
3200 14th St.
Plano, TX
(972) 424-2400
West Virginia, K State and Oklahoma State Gamewatches
We will have a gamewatch tonight as Iowa State travels to Morgantown to take on West Virginia at 8PM. We will also meet up on Saturday for Kansas State at 5 PM and again next Monday for Oklahoma State at 6 PM. Come on out and get rowdy with some other Cyclone fans, what could be better than that?
We will have posters and giveaway drawings for some ISU swag pictured below. Please come join us.
Monday, February 22nd 8:00PM
Fox & Hound Sports Tavern
18918 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX
(972) 732-0804
Next Gamewatches:
Iowa State University at West Virginia University Men's Basketball
Monday February 22nd, Tipoff at 8:00 PM
Kansas State University at Iowa State University Men's Basketball
Saturday February 27th, Tipoff is 5:00 PM
Oklahoma State University at Iowa State University Men's Basketball
Monday February 29th, Tipoff at 6:00 PM
Iowa State University at Kansas University Men's Basketball
Saturday March 5th, Tipoff at 3:00 PM
We will have a gamewatch for each and every Cyclone MBB Big 12 Conference game at Fox & Hound so get your Cyclone gear and head that way.
The Cys of Texas are upon you!
#CysOfTexas
#ForeverONE
2016 Cyclone Men's Basketball
Date Opponent Location Time (CT)
Mon, Feb 22 West Virginia Morgantown, WV 8 PM
Sat, Feb 27 Kansas St Ames, IA TBD
Mon, Feb 29 Oklahoma St Ames, IA 6 PM
Sat, Mar 5 Kansas Lawrence, KS TBD
Mar 9 thru 12 Big 12 Tournament Kansas City, KS TBD
2016 Cyclone Women's Basketball
Date Opponent Location Time (CT)
Wed, Feb 24 Kansas St Ames, IA 7 PM
Sat, Feb 27 Oklahoma Norman, OK 2 PM
Tues, Mar 1 West Virginia Ames, IA 7 PM
Mar 4 thru 7 Big 12 Tournament Oklahoma City, OK TBD
Cy-berspace!
We have Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram accounts. All of these accounts will help us communicate directly with you as well as allow you to connect with one another. Please check out our new LinkedIn Group and the related Subgroups geared towards Young Professionals, Retirees, Families and various geographic areas around DFW and Oklahoma.
LinkedIn: Iowa State Alumni of DFW
Twitter: @DFWCyclones
Instagram: DFWCyclones
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/dfwcyclones
- Barry
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